A Taste of Yemeni and Arabic Oud Music

This post gives a taste of Yemeni and Arabic oud music. العُوْد ‘the oud’ is a musical instrument used in the Middle East and North Africa. Its name was derived from the Arabic word عُوْد ‘a piece of wood’ as it is made of wood. Although it is an ancient instrument, it is still very popular in many countries. In Yemen, a piece of music without oud is no music. Each region in the country has its distinctive melodic touch. So is the case in all Arab countries. Here is a compilation which you certainly will enjoy.

Peace be upon you … I would like to tell you about my trip in Yemen, one of the best trips, passing by Sana’a the melodies of which were enjoyably chanted by Amran, al-MaHweet, Sa’dah, Hjjah and Dhamar when its loving son, Ali bin Ali al-Aansi sang (followed by a melody of Sana’a and surrounding areas).

I was also captivated by the coastal breeze of Aden which enticed the lovers in Abyan as the sensitive son of Aden Ahmed Qasim alluringly flirted with her (followed by a melody of Aden and surrounding areas).

Before my trip ended and prior to the ceasing melodies and the inception of quietness, a sudden melody comes from all directions, from the East of Yemen, the West, the North, and the South, a single melody that the entire Yemen repeated joyfully (followed by the melody of Yemen National Anthem).

And as I used to during my childhood, once I hear this melody in the morning assembly, I repeat: Allah .. the Homeland .. the Revolution … Long live our Yemen … Long live our Yemen … Long live our Yemen!

تَعَدَّدَتِ الأَلْحَانُ والأَلْوَانُ ولَكِنَّ النَّبْضَ وَاحِد.

The melodies varied and the types, but the pulsation of the heart is one.

I am Ahmed Alshaiba, and this was my trip in Yemen …. Peace be upon you!

As well, Ahmed has so expertly presented melodies from every Arab country.

It takes great deal of talent and creativity to bring the oud out of the vintage box and its deserted state. Ahmed seems to possess the enthusiasm, creativity, and talent to do just that. He has attempted to present the music of the most popular western songs using oud melodies. Here is an enchanting example:

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